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Darren Finebloom, ESQ., holds the highest rating by Martindale-Hubbell (AV Preeminent), has been recognized as a rising star in the criminal defense world by Super Lawyers Magazine in 2010 and he has a superb rating from the independent legal rating service Avvo. Darren has been defending the rights of those accused of a crime for over 10 years. I always said ”the poor deserve as good as a defense as the wealthy” and that is what I sought to do in my early days as Public Defender. Darren Finebloom has a tried over 70 cases in the State of Florida. In fact he has won over 64% of his cases that were tried to a jury.
Originally from Miami, Florida. Darren received his Bachelors Degree in Criminology from Florida State University in 1996. Thereafter, Darren attended law school at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, where he graduated with Honors in 2000, upon graduation from law school and passing the Florida Bar, Darren relocated to Sarasota, Florida and accepted a job at the Public Defender’s Office for The Twelfth Judicial Circuit.
Over the years he has personally represented clients who have been charged with serious felonies and misdemeanors in both State and Federal Courts throughout the State of Florida. When someone is accused or charged, regardless of whether it is a DUI, child abuse, sexual assault, drug possession, theft, or homicide, no one possesses more motivation than Mr. Finebloom in zealously protecting his client’s rights under the law and seeing to it that they are afforded a fair trial. He combines his trial experience with a personal commitment to his clients in order to offer competent representation in a supportive, hands-on environment.
Darren is a member of The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, The Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the National College of DUI Defense, and The Sarasota County Bar Association. In addition, Darren lectured at The Florida Breath Testing Conference for Law Enforcement in 2004 and is a volunteer Judge for the Sarasota County Teen Court Program.
Darren is admitted to practice before all Florida State Courts and Federal Courts including the Middle, Southern and Northern Districts of Florida.
David Haenel was recently named the 2004 State of Florida DUI Prosecutor of the Year. David has extensive experience litigating DUI and traffic issues and has spent over three years training prosecutors and law enforcement to deal with all aspects of traffic related crime. In addition, David has given presentations to the International Association of Chemical Testers on issues involving evidentiary breath testing. Recently, David lectured during the annual Florida Breath Test Conference sponsored by the Institute of Police Technology and Management.
David has successfully completed the Laser Operators Course for the State of Florida, a course designed to train law enforcement to effectively operate Laser speed measuring devices.
David graduated in the top third of his class from Widener Law School in 1999 and then received a Master’s of Law Degree (LLM) from SUNY Buffalo School of Law in 2000. David is a member of the Sarasota County Bar Association, the Judge John M. Scheb American Inn of Court, and the International Association for Chemical Testing.
David is admitted to practice before the State Courts of Florida and New Jersey as well as the Federal District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
Stephen C. Higgins, Esq., originally from Essex, Connecticut, joined the firm in 2006 after practicing law in New Jersey. Prior to joining the firm, Stephen worked at Brown & Connery, LLP as a civil attorney, focusing primarily on employment law and business litigation. In his capacity as a civil attorney with Brown & Connery, Stephen worked on cases involving employment discrimination, hostile work environment, and retaliatory termination. Stephen also participated in business related matters including cases involving antitrust, monopolization and unfair competition.
As an attorney with Finebloom & Haenel, Stephen has already become known as a zealous advocate for his clients, representing individuals charged with DUI, violations of probation, battery, theft and driving while license suspended. Stephen is intimately familiar with traffic ticket defense in Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota and Pinellas counties and will work hard to represent each client individually to achieve the best result.
In June 2000, Stephen received a Bachelor of Science degree with a minor in Sociology from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. During law school, Stephen served as an extern for the Honorable Freda L. Wolfson, U.S.D.C.J, District of New Jersey, Camden Vicinage. In January 2005, Stephen received a dual degree, earning a Juris Doctorate degree from Rutgers Law School and a Masters in Business Administration Degree with a specialization in law, from Rutgers Graduate School of Business.
Stephen is a member of the Florida, New Jersey and Pennsylvania bars. He is admitted to practice before the state and federal courts of Florida, state courts in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Third Circuit Court of Appeals and the District Courts of New Jersey.
Stephen is also a member of the Hillsborough and Sarasota County Bar Associations, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
AnneMarie Rizzo is a former Assistant State Attorney with extensive trial experience in the State of Florida. She graduated with her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida, Magna Cum Laude. She graduated from the University of Florida Levin College of Law with her Juris Doctorate. During law school, AnneMarie was trying criminal traffic and domestic violence cases as lead prosecutor during her internship with the State Attorney’s Office in Gainesville, Florida. During her tenure as an Assistant State Attorney she specialized in prosecuting DomesticViolence and Criminal Traffic cases. She assisted hundreds of victims involved in Domestic Violence relationships in criminal prosecution and assisted victims at hearings seeking protective injunctions. AnneMarie leaves a legacy of winning four separate, consecutive criminal traffic jury trials in the same trial week. She was appointed as a Special Prosecutor by the Governor of Florida to represent the State of Florida on a DUI case in Lee County in 2007 which resulted in another favorable jury verdict for her at trial. She has quickly gained the reputation of being an aggressive and zealous advocate.
AnneMarie has trained law enforcement officers and prosecutors across the state specifically in the areas of evidence based prosecution and trial advocacy in Domestic Violence and Criminal Traffic. She also has trained medical doctors at SHANDS UF and Child Protective Investigators with the Department of Children and Families in the area of domestic violence and family dynamics. AnneMarie has successfully completed the Advanced DUI School hosted by the Florida Prosecutor Attorney Association. She also has successfully completed the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Course sponsored by the Institute of Police Technology and Management, a course designed to train law enforcement to effectively identify impairment in individuals suspected to be driving under the influence. (A field sobriety exercise regularly used on the roads today) AnneMarie also attended and successfully completed the Trial Advocacy School at the National Advocacy Center held at the Department of Justice in South Carolina.
Locally, AnneMarie serves in the community as Chair of Sarasota County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Law Week Committee where she recruits attorneys to teach high school students about the legal system. She also has served as a Guardian ad Litem since January 2004 and continues to help children involved in dependency cases have a voice in court. In addition, she spends time serving as a presiding judge over Teen Court proceedings in Sarasota County. AnneMarie is involved in other local organizations such as Florida Association of Woman Lawyers, Young Professional Group of Sarasota, and Junior League of Sarasota.
Finebloom & Haenel, P.A. is a criminal defense law firm with locations in Tampa, Sarasota, Plant City and Pinellas County, Florida. Headed by David Haenel and Darren Finebloom, our team of felony defense attorneys has a level of experience and a commitment to our clients which sets us apart from other Florida criminal defense firms.
Darren Finebloom, Esq. is a criminal defense attorney and a Florida native with a background as a former Public Defender. Practiced in both State and Federal courts, attorney Finebloom is qualified to help you with your felony defense and works zealously to defend his clients’ rights.
David Haenel was named the 2004 State of Florida DUI Prosecutor of the Year and is admitted to practice before the State Courts of Florida and New Jersey as well as the Federal District Court for the Middle District of Florida. With his experience in prosecution, criminal defense lawyer Haenel has a unique and effective approach to each felony case he defends.
The lawyers at Finebloom & Haenel serve the Florida counties of Sarasota, Hillsborough, Charlotte, Polk, Bradenton and Pinellas with all felony defense cases, including:
If you have been charged with a felony in Florida, working with a criminal defense lawyer in your area is the only way you can avoid serving time or paying heavy fines. A lawyer will be able to advise you as to your rights and what your options are at this point. At Finebloom & Haenel, we are committed to protecting your rights and defending your felony charge.
Arrested for a Felony in Tampa or Sarasota? Contact a Tampa felony defense attorney today!
Are punishable by up to 5 years in the Department of Corrections.
Examples of 3rd Degree Felonies: Driving While License Suspended with Two Prior Offenses, Driving while License Suspended Habitual Traffic Offender, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Mischief greater than $1000.00, Grand Theft greater than $300.00 but less than $5000.00, DUI 3rd conviction within 10 years of the 2nd conviction, sale or manufacturing of Marijuana, Battery on a Person over 65 years old, Battery on Law Enforcement Officer , Burglary of Unoccupied Structure, Robbery by Sudden Snatching. (This list is not exhaustive).
Are punishable by up to 15 years in the Department of Corrections.
Examples of 2nd Degree Felonies: Fleeing to Elude, Purchase of Cocaine, Aggravated Fleeing to Elude, Felony DUI 4th Offense or Subsequent Conviction, Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon No Intent to Kill, Burglary of Occupied Structure, Unlawful Sexual Activity with a Minor, Lewd and Lascivious Conduct, Sale of a Controlled Substance, DUI with Serious Bodily Injury, DUI Manslaughter, certain forms of Homicide, Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. (This list is not exhaustive).
Are punishable by up to 30 years in the Department of Corrections and in some instances by Life in Prison.
Examples of 1st Degree Felonies: Trafficking in Controlled Substances, Burglary with Assault and Battery, Lewd or Lascivious Battery, Exploitation of the Elderly $100,000.00 or more, Kidnapping, Sexual Battery, Child Molestation, Murder, Aggravated Child Abuse, Accomplice to Murder, and Robbery with a Firearm. (This list is not exhaustive).
A murder charge in Florida will typically be classified as either 1st degree or 2nd degree murder. Depending on the charge, you may face the death penalty. Being accused of murder, particularly when you are wrongly accused, is frightening and confusing. It may seem as though your future is hopeless and that nothing can be done.
Fortunately there is a law firm that can help. Finebloom & Haenel, P.A. is a Florida criminal defense law firm that takes on felony murder trials and cases with a passion and dedication that is without equal. Not only do our defense attorneys have the knowledge and experience to defend your murder case, our attorneys have the drive and the compassion to devote the time and effort to protecting your freedom and, in some cases, your life.
Murder cases and trials are usually the most complicated and time-consuming for a felony criminal defense attorney. These cases are rarely open and shut and will require a murder defense lawyer and team who can represent you to the fullest, protecting you from a system that could wrongfully incriminate or otherwise violate your rights. When you work with the lawyers and staff at Finebloom & Haenel, you will experience what it’s like to be taken care of – to get personal attention and a level of commitment that proves that we care about your case. We are proud to help residents of Tampa, Sarasota and the following areas with their murder defense cases.
Murder itself is defined as the intentional and unlawful killing of another human being. A Florida murder is a felony charge divided into two classifications:
Accused of murder in Tampa or Sarasota? Contact our offices today.
Have you been accused of manslaughter in Tampa, Sarasota or the surrounding areas? If you have, you may face up to 15 years in a Florida state prison or worse. Some forms of manslaughter may be charged as a 1st degree felony, with the maximum penalty of a state prison sentence of up to 30 years.
Regardless of the circumstances surrounding your manslaughter charge, or how desperate your situation may seem, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. At Finebloom & Haenel, our Tampa manslaughter defense attorneys are not only qualified to defend your Florida manslaughter charge, we have the drive and resources to get the best outcome we can for your specific case. You can contact a manslaughter attorney at our firm and get a free initial consultation regarding your case.
Manslaughter itself is defined as the killing of another person, when this was not planned ahead of time or was unintentional. There are several classifications of manslaughter outlined in Florida legislation, all of which typically carry different penalties:
Voluntary Manslaughter – this involves an action which was intentional but was not planned ahead of time. An example would be killing another person in the “heat of passion” or because he or she provoked you.
Involuntary Manslaughter – this refers to the unintentional killing of another person, but usually includes a degree of recklessness or criminal negligence. This is often referred to as a “criminally negligent homicide.”
Vehicular Manslaughter – this usually a form of involuntary manslaughter where a person’s recklessness or negligence while driving leads to the death of another person. This may also include a death as the result of DUI (driving under the influence).
No matter what manslaughter charge you are facing, you may end up serving extensive time in prison if you do not work with a skilled criminal defense lawyer.
Arrested for or accused of manslaughter in Sarasota or Tampa? Contact us today.
Finebloom and Haenel, P.A.
Sarasota Office (main office)
200 N. Washington Blvd.
Sarasota, Florida 34237
(941) 953-2622
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Finebloom and Haenel, P.A.
Tampa Office
3426 West Kennedy Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33609
(813) 649-8690
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Pinellas County Office:
4500 140th Avenue North
Suite #101
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 217-9795
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Orlando Office:
189 S. Orange Ave.
Suite #1850S
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 472-1912
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Finebloom and Haenel, P.A.
Sarasota Office (main office)
200 N. Washington Blvd.
Sarasota, Florida 34237
(888) 781-2929
